AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPipeline Decision: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted the Dakota Access Pipeline a permit to cross under Lake Oahe, ending a six-year review and allowing continued operation with added conditions near the Standing Rock Reservation. Public Safety: In California, Orange County officials expanded evacuations after a chemical tank incident in Garden Grove, warning the tank could fail or explode and that EPA air monitoring is underway. PFAS Cleanup Delay: In Michigan, lawmakers are pressing the Air Force after it pushed back PFAS remediation at Wurtsmith Air Force Base by up to five years, with concerns the cleanup scope may shrink. Pollution Profits: Pope Leo XIV condemned “dizzying” profits tied to pollution during a visit to Italy’s “Land of Fires,” where illegal toxic dumping has harmed residents for decades. Energy Costs: Hotter weather is driving fears of higher summer electric bills, with some families already bracing for steep AC costs.
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